Krys Baker (Vocals/Piano/Guitar/Clarinet/Sax/Trumpet/Accordion/Harmonica/Bowed Psaltry)
A classically trained musician, Krys began singing and playing clarinet at the age of six and then added various other traditional instruments to her repertoire, including piano. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Duquesne University,Pittsburgh, where she focused in voice and saxophone. Presently, she teaches music at a local elementary school.
Krys started writing her own music at the age of fifteen. She has had several hundred songs composed for, and performed by various groups. She is currently writing for Baker Boys, choral ensembles, and is setting the lyrics of various poets and lyricists.
She was one of the musicians in the trio "Triple Notch" preceding Baker's Boys. She presently is the band leader, front man, and main composer for Baker's Boys. Krys is also currently subbing on piano for the Southern Maryland Swing Band, is the Communications Director/Webmaster for the Power Jam Music Association, and is the musical director for the Three Notch Theatre's upcoming performance "Return to the Forbidden Planet."
On a personal note, Krys says,"I adore these guys. It's absolutely amazing to be able to hear the music that usually just resides in my mind. I'm ever appreciative of the time, effort and talent that these men put forth to make this happen. I grow more as a musician everytime we play together due to their different experiences and backgrounds. I look forward to wonderful things happening for us as a group."
Greg DiCristofaro (Trombone/Flute)
Biography forthcoming.
Kevin Cofod (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals)
Kevin Cofod has been playing the guitar since he was 8 years old. He has performed in a variety of bands and solo venues playing everything from jazz to bluegrass. He handles the guitar duties in The Baker Boys band at present. He is a retired paramedic from Prince George's County Fire Department trying to decide what he wants to be when he grows up! Currently he lives with his wife of 23 years- Colleen, his 2 children Chapin & Crosby, and the family pet, a bulldog named Max.
Dickie Hammett (Drums/Vocals)
Biography forthcoming.
Michael Snider (Mandolin/Nose Flute/Vocals)
Poet and mandolinist Michael Snider writes poetry in traditional forms and has spent much of the last four years playing music he's never heard with musicians he's never met. He's very glad to have a home with the Baker Boys.